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B+
Schools in Columbus Township · Corry Area School District

Columbus Township’s public schools outscore 67% of Pennsylvania districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Columbus Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
53%
▼ 2 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
36%
▼ 0 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–12 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.4K
▼ 15% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.3
PA 13.4 · smaller classes
Schools in town
1
1,807 students on the public path
In brief

Columbus Township’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 53% of tested students were proficient in reading and 36% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania (the state reports Columbus Township’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,423 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Corry Area Intrmd Sch, then Corry Area MS, then Corry Area HS. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Columbus Township’s grade

B− Test scoresA− Graduation

B+: better than 67% of Pennsylvania school districts. Graduation is above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are below it.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 67%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (2024)Better than 68%
Towns in Warren County (21)Better than 90%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 828 test results and a graduating class of 133 could put Columbus Township anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Columbus Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (858 in math, 799 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Columbus Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Corry Area Primary Schin CorryNo scores
3–5Corry Area Intrmd SchCorry Area School DistrictB−
6–8Corry Area MSin CorryC
9–12Corry Area HSin CorryB+

Columbus Township’s public schools are run by Corry Area School District, which also serves Concord, Corry, Elgin and Sparta and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Corry Area School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,807 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 11.3 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$18,423PA $21,758 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 55.1% · 799 students tested
Math36%
State average 36.1% · 858 students tested

Columbus Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Columbus Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Columbus TownshipB+Corry Area
Spring Creek—Corry Area
FreeholdC+Warren County
WayneB+Corry Area
Bear Lake—Warren County

2 of the 4 neighbors share Corry Area with Columbus Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Columbus Township

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Columbus Townshipby address
Corry Area Intrmd Sch
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Corry
B−
404 students11:1Rate it →
Also serving Columbus Townshipin other towns
Corry Area Primary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Corry
426 students12:1Rate it →
Corry Area MS
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Corry
C
415 students12:1Rate it →
Corry Area HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Corry
B+
562 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Columbus Township’s schools

Are Columbus Township’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Columbus Township children attend outscore 67% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 68%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Columbus Township in?

Corry Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,807 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Columbus Township kids go to high school?

Corry Area HS in Corry, with 562 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Columbus Township’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Corry Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Columbus Township spend per student?

$18,423 in Corry Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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What Columbus Township families are saying about school.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.